Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, where you'll shape our organization's roadmap for the next frontier of human progress.
As a key member of our Global Futures Lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and industry disruptors to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities. Your insights will directly influence product development, market positioning, and long-term resilience in an accelerating world.
Responsibilities
- Scan horizon for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal shifts to map 2026+ scenarios
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks to identify disruptive opportunities and systemic risks
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Deliver executive briefings and trend reports to guide organizational decision-making
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation ecosystems
- Design and implement horizon-scanning methodologies using advanced analytics
- Mentor teams in future-thinking practices and strategic foresight tools
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology forecasting
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systems thinking
- Strong command of foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, horizon scanning, backcasting)
- Experience translating complex futures insights into actionable business strategies
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence senior leadership
- Portfolio demonstrating published futures research or innovation frameworks
- Proficiency in data visualization tools and trend analysis software